Table 1 Alberta Context Tool concepts

1. Leadership*

Actions of formal leaders to influence change and excellence in practice

2. Culture*

Reflects a supportive work culture

3. Evaluation*

Using data to assess team performance and achieve outcomes

4. Social capital

Active connections among people

5. Informal interactions

Information exchanges that promote transfer of knowledge

6. Formal interactions

Scheduled activities that promote transfer of knowledge

7. Structural/electronic resources

Elements that facilitate the ability to assess and use knowledge

Organisational slack

The cushioning of resources that allows an organization to adapt to pressures for changes

 8. Staff

 9. Space

 10. Time